BMW E46 3 Series 330d Specs

With a fuel consumption of 6.6 litres/100km - 43 mpg UK - 36 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 7.2 seconds, a maximum top speed of 141 mph (227 km/h), a curb weight of 3340 lbs (1515 kgs), the E46 3 Series 330d has a turbocharged In-line 6 cylinder engine, Diesel motor, with the engine code 30 6D 2. This engine produces a maximum power of 204 PS (201 bhp - 150 kW) at 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 410 Nm (302 lb.ft) at 1500 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 6 speed Manual gearbox.About chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort, the E46 3 Series has Independent. McPherson. coil springs. anti-roll bar front suspension and Multilink. Coil springs. anti-roll bar rear suspension. Stock tire sizes are 225 / 45 on 17 inch rims at the front, and 225 / 45 on 17 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the E46 3 Series 330d braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Vented Discs at the rear.The E46 3 Series model is a car manufactured by BMW, sold new from year 2003 to 2005, and available after that as a used car.

BMW E46 3 Series 330d Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :

I 6

Engine Code :

30 6D 2

Fuel type :

Diesel

Fuel System :

Common Rail Bosch CP3.2

Engine Alignment :

Longitudinal

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :

2993 cm3 or 182.6 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :

84.0 x 88.0 mm3.31 x 3.46 inches

Number of valves :

24 Valves

Aspiration :

Turbo + Intercooler

Compression Ratio :

17.0

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :

204 PS or 201 bhp or 150 kW @ 4000 rpm

Maximum torque :

410 Nm or 302 lb.ft @ 1500 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :

RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :

6 speed Manual

Transmission Relations

1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio:

4th Gear Ratio: 5th Gear Ratio: 6th Gear Ratio:

Reverse Gear Ratio: Final Drive Ratio:

BMWE46 3 Series330d Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:

6.6 L/100km
43 mpg UK /
36 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra Urban:

5.2 L/100km54 mpg UK / 45 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:

9.1 L/100km31 mpg UK / 26 mpg US

Fuel Tank Capacity :

63 L
13.9 UK gallons 16.6 US gallons

Range :

954 Km or 593 miles

CO2 emissions :

177 g/Km (BMW)

Efficiency label?

E

UK Car Tax Price 2015

£225.00 (Annually)

BMW E46 3 Series 330d UK Car Tax Prices

03/2001 Onwards:

Tax Band: I12 months: £225.006 months: £123.75

Up to 02/2001:

Annual: £145.006 months: £79.75

BMW E46 3 Series 330d Safety Ratings

Euro NCAP

BMW E46 3 Series 330dEuro NCAP Safety Rating

Adult:Pedestrian:

4 of 51 of 5

Tested on: 2001

BMW E46 3 Series 330d Performance

Top Speed :

227 km/h or 141 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :

7.2 s

BMW E46 3 Series 330d Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Num. of Doors :

4

Wheelbase :

272 cm or 107.09 inches

Length :

447 cm or 175.98 inches

Width :

174 cm
or
68.5 inches

Height :

142 cm
or
55.91 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :

-

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :

Vented Discs (325 mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :

Vented Discs (320 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :

225/45 R17

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :

225/45 R17

Curb Weight :

1515 kg
OR
3340 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :

7.42 kg/hp

Trunk capacity :

440 L

Front Suspension :

Independent. McPherson. coil springs. anti-roll bar

Rear Suspension :

Multilink. Coil springs. anti-roll bar

BMW E46 3 Series 330d Service Light Reset

read more...- Switch ignition off
- Press and hold the button between the fuel gauge and the speedometer
- Turn key to position "I"
- After 5 seconds, the words "Oil Service" or "Inspection" are shown together with the message "Reset" or "Re".
- Release the button. Press it again for antoher 5 seconds until the message "Reset" starts to flash
- Release the button and press it again
- The new service interval is now displayed
- Press the button again and the message "End Sia" is displayed.
- Switch ignition off